Overlook Capitol Reef NP

Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2

Overlook Capitol Reef NP is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 79% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 68/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 68%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Overlook Capitol Reef NP

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January53%58/100
February58%61/100
March56%60/100
April65%66/100
May67%67/100
June75%74/100
July65%66/100
August68%68/100
September ★79%76/100
October73%72/100
November70%70/100
December58%61/100

Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Overlook Capitol Reef NP

Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.

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